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Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be enthusiastic, collaborative, and eager to enhance clinical skills, with a focus on patient care and interest in MRI. CPD and further training opportunities available.
  • You will develop clinical skills, rotate through specializations, perform complex angiographies and imaging, and collaborate with the team while engaging in ongoing training and professional development.

Requirements

  • - Enthusiastic and dedicated
  • - Ability to build on and develop clinical skills
  • - Opportunity to rotate through specialist modalities
  • - Full training in Interventional Radiology and CT
  • - Interest in MRI is welcomed
  • - Enjoy working collaboratively
  • - Aspiration to provide the best possible care for patients
  • - Continued professional development (CPD) encouraged
  • - Opportunities for further training and development
  • - Areas such as post graduate study, radiographer reporting and advanced practice

Responsibilities

  • - Build on and develop clinical skills
  • - Rotate through specialist modalities
  • - Receive full training in Interventional Radiology and CT
  • - Train and rotate in MRI
  • - Collaborate with team members to provide the best possible care for patients
  • - Participate in continued professional development (CPD)
  • - Engage in further training and development, including areas such as postgraduate study, radiographer reporting, and advanced practice
  • - Perform complex cardiac and vascular angiography, virtual colonography, and specialised hepatobiliary imaging
  • - Provide comprehensive interventional services for all specialties within the trust
  • - Use imaging for complex endovascular cases with an Artis Zeego multi-axis floor mounted angiography unit
  • - Deliver a range of complex services including HPB, Neuro, urology, and vascular imaging with Siemens MRI scanners

FAQs

What is the job title of the position being offered?

The job title is Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at the Royal Free Hospital.

What modalities will I have the opportunity to rotate through?

You will have the opportunity to rotate through specialist modalities including Interventional Radiology, CT, and potentially MRI if you have an interest in it.

Will I receive training for the roles I am rotating through?

Yes, full training in Interventional Radiology and CT will be provided.

What kind of professional development opportunities are available?

The department actively encourages continued professional development (CPD), including opportunities for postgraduate study, radiographer reporting, and advanced practice training.

How many CT scanners are available in the department?

There are 4 CT scanners available, which perform complex cardiac and vascular angiography, virtual colonography, and specialized hepatobiliary imaging, among other general examinations.

How many MRI scanners are there in the department, and what are their specifications?

There are 4 Siemens MRI scanners, consisting of three 1.5T and one 3T scanner, providing a range of complex services including HPB, Neuro, urology, and vascular imaging.

What types of services does the Interventional Radiology and Cardiology department provide?

The department provides a comprehensive interventional service for all specialties within the trust, including cardiac, renal, HPB, oncology, and vascular services.

Who can I contact for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Michelle Peters, General Radiology Superintendent, at michelle.peters9@nhs.net or call 02078302299 for more information or to arrange an informal visit.

Is there room for career advancement at the Royal Free Hospital?

Yes, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust offers unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to accommodate your career aspirations.

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Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.